We're a few weeks into 2018, so at this point 2017 is still fresh. What went right last year? Where do you go next? What was a series of unfortunate events? For us, we want to interact with YOU more and provide more of what YOU want. We heard you loud and clear with...

It’s hard for to imagine a time before online bookkeeping software. Writing transactions in a financial ledger reminds us of daily journaling in grade school. Imagine the errors! With QuickBooks, we can create invoices on the fly and collaborate with our clients...

Getting your books ready after the new year is essential for every business. Even if you were organized in 2017, there are a few loose ends to wrap up in January. But, one problem we see is that many businesses don’t know where to start. They aren’t sure what steps...

Want to avoid being “that” business owner? You know, the one who shows up to their accountant’s office with a box full of receipts? And has no idea if they're in the red or the black? If you watch Shark Tank, you know poorly managed finances and a lack of knowledge...

You’re the brains of your business. And your clients are the heart. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to live a creative life while pumping funds into your bank account. The holiday season is a great time to show gratitude and appreciation to your clients. During the...

Shopping for Christmas gifts online this year? Of course, you are. It’s 2017. Not that we judge anyone who dares to walk through Target’s door in December. Personally, we prefer spending our time with clients or seeing what you guys are up to on Instagram . So, it’s...

When you charge a fixed rate, a pricing strategy is part art, part science, and part wine. Trust me; you need the third one to take the edge off. In short, there’s not a one-size-fits-all formula for setting your project rate. Creating a pricing strategy takes time,...

You know you need to pay yourself. And you’ve even been told how: ask your accountant, don’t take out more than you need, be consistent yet flexible, use last year’s performance as a benchmark, and anticipate your gross profit for the next 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. All...

As a creative business owner, your mornings aren’t always consistent. Some days begin with quiet cups of coffee and peaceful meditation. While others are a blur of granola bars, last night’s makeup, and missed deadlines. In your defense, Halloween was on a weekday...

In the last two blog posts, we talked about shifting your money mindset, building wealth, and raising your prices as a creative entrepreneur. As bookkeepers, our instinct is usually to emphasize the bottom line, the spreadsheets, and the dollar bills --- important...